By Roberta Codemo Joel Horwedel readily admits that former executive director Jim Matheis left some big shoes to fill when he retired from Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center. “He’s been really great,” said Horwedel, who was hired as Matheis’ replacement in the spring of 2013. “He lets me pick his brain.” Born and raised […]
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Adventures in alternative financing
By Roberta Codemo Entrepreneurs are finding it increasingly difficult to access capital through traditional funding sources. According to the 2013 Sage Business Index, 57 percent of small businesses said they needed to look at alternative funding sources. Without access to financing, entrepreneurial startups cannot bring their dreams to life. When it comes to securing money, […]
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Labor union manager Brad Schaive is not your average weekend warrior
By Roberta Codemo “We all have some perception of ourselves,” said Brad Schaive, business manager for Laborers Local 477. “This sport will test you and show you if you are who you think you are. It will test your inner constitution. You have to be prepared mentally and physically.” He was tested. “I received punishment […]